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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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LB5236 - International Political Economy

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 3
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    Students will explore the differences in the ways that business and the political economy are interrelated in some of the major trading economies. The post-World War II transformations of these economies are discussed, particular as it relates to the differential outcomes for each economy. In particular, business/government relations and the political economic choices made since Bretton Woods are a core of the class.

Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyse complex business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives
  • apply creative and innovative thinking effectively to business theory and practice
  • present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using clear and fluent communication

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)
  • Individual Presentation - (20%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BU5104

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 09 Apr 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
Lecturer(s):
MR Ian Kirkwood
[Name missing]
MR Luke Spiller
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
Lecturer(s):
MR Ian Kirkwood
[Name missing]
MR Luke Spiller
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 03 Dec 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021
Coordinator(s):
MR Dwight Lemke
Lecturer(s):
MR Ian Kirkwood
[Name missing]
MR Luke Spiller
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
Lecturer(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
[Name missing]
MR Peter Boulot
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
Lecturer(s):
DR Stephane Le Queux
[Name missing]
MR Peter Boulot
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU